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BJ53 MRY

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

87,411 mi
Last recorded87,411 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 MRY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 87,411 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 86,261 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded offside & nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn offside & nearside trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2019 86,261 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside & nearside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded offside & nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn offside & nearside trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 83,678 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and off side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 80,934 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside rear (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 78,271 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside rear (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded offside & nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Sep 2016 78,268 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside & nearside front lower (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside rear (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded offside & nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 75,611 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 72,554 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Sep 2014 72,548 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 69,566 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 65,481 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 60,138 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 55,645 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 51,028 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 45,557 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 38,506 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Oct 2007 38,506 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 30,178 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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BJ53 MRY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2003 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 70,585 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ53 MRY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Focus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BJ53 MRY registered?

BJ53 MRY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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